New York City
Policy
Council passes bills to regulate protests outside schools and houses of worship
There was veto-proof support for the bill pertaining to churches and less support for restricting protests at schools.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Mamdani hits the fundraising circuit
He popped up at a Brad Lander party in Brooklyn Heights this week, and is heading to tony Old Westbury to support Claire Valdez next.
New York City
Policy
NYC Conflicts of Interest Board declines to clarify electioneering rules
Anticorruption groups wanted to rein in government spending to promote ballot proposals, but the city’s watchdog board said that’s not up to them.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Lawmakers may be open to delaying climate law deadlines to avoid something worse
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal to change the state’s emissions accounting methods struck a nerve with legislators that could provide room for compromise to keep it the same
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Protest is sacred
As faith leaders of three spiritual traditions, we oppose the City Council’s “security perimeter” legislation around houses of worship.
Immigration
Policy
The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs is 5 people. Amid ICE crackdown, some NYC officials want more
Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Faiza Ali testified before the New York City Council Immigration Committee on Wednesday, where she fielded calls for a bigger agency.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: If New York wants affordability, it must eliminate discriminatory auto insurance pricing
The governor’s proposal to weaken the rights of people involved in car crashes does nothing to lower premiums or rein in discriminatory pricing.
Budget
Policy
Soliman faces the council
The director of the Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget insisted he dislikes the idea of raising property taxes during an hourslong grilling before the City Council Finance Committee.
News & Politics
Politics
Internal GOP poll shows Blakeman just 9 points behind Hochul
The poll of likely voters has renewed Republicans’ hopes of retaking the governor’s mansion.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York homeowners shut out again as World Cup nears
With a $120 billion budget and no real relief for outer-borough families, the city is ignoring a simple solution to let New Yorkers stay in their homes.
Personality
Personality
State lawmakers who have throwback photos on their official IDs
These photos came from the depths of the DMV.
Heard Around Town
Politics
DC 37 endorses Bores, Reynoso for open House seats
The public sector labor union’s slate doesn’t include Rep. Ritchie Torres, however.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Mamdani and Ossé make peace, plan to team up against deed theft
The mayor called the council member last week to chat.
Immigration
Policy
Unions back increased funding for immigrant legal services
Advocates have pushed for $175 million as part of the state budget and two new bills to strengthen access to legal representation in immigration court.
Policy
Policy
NYC Council members to Hochul: Tax the rich (corporations)
Progressive New York City Council members are backing the state Legislature’s push to raise the city’s corporate tax rate.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Pro-Palestinian PAL PAC endorses Claire Valdez for Congress
The anti-AIPAC PAC is backing the Assembly member over Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, who’s not exactly a staunch supporter of Israel.
Gun Control
Opinion
Opinion: New York needs graphic warnings at gun stores
Visual notices about the dangers of firearms would grab attention, communicate serious hazards quickly and leave a lasting impression.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: An MLK Day to remember with Rep. Yvette Clarke
It was an enlightening experience traveling around with the member of Congress in 2020.
Ethics
Politics
New York City moves to dismiss Paladino’s free speech lawsuit
The City Council member faces potential consequences for a series of Islamophobic statements on X.
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